May Theme: Youth Service Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, on Tuesday, 17/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speakers: New Members 'Show and Tell'. Lyn Carlson and Pearl Macmillan
Chairman: Hans Franken
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Peter Hawthorne
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Rod Bush
Weekly Raffle: Richard Grimmett
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 22/5 Joan Steains
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 24/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.15pm
Guest Speaker: TBC
Chairman: TBC
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Graeme Chamberlain
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Bob Osbourne
Raffle: J Wynn
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 24/5 Anne Geerings, 25/5 Graeme Chamberlain.
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 31/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: TBC "Wind up of Ride the Bellarine."
Chairman: John Paton
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: A George
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: R Clay
Weekly Raffle: M Geerings
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 31/5 Bob Osbourne, 1/6 Wal Kelly, and 7/6 Gil Morgan.
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster:
22/4/2016 – 2 1/5/2016 Norm Elliott, 22/5/2016 – 18/6/2015 Noel Emselle, 19/6/2016 -?
Report of Meeting: 10/5/2016
Visitors: Jan Chandler and ADG Kathy Ryan
Deb Singleton and James Hodder from Christian College as well as the RYPEN students and their families.
RYPEN Students, Sam Salisbury and Jess Davey were two of eighteen who attended the RYPEN Camp at Millicent. They gave a short account of their activities and events experienced at the weekend camp. Both believed their experiences were very beneficial as they achieved the goals of the challenges set for them. Their confidence in themselves was increased. They also enjoyed the weekend very much.
President: The Lions Club has proposed that we join their members in a Trivia night on June 14th 2016; tables of 8 are needed at $10.00 per head. The funds raised will be used to support Ned Weatherly who has been selected to compete in the Junior Olympics being held in Poland in July 2016. He is a Hammer Thrower.
The change over dinner for the district will be held at Truffle Duck on 26/6.
Secretary Report: Thanks were passed on from the RSL for our part in ANZAC Day commemorations.
Two Shelter Boxes have been sent to Niger.
All directors are to have their reports in by 7th June please.
There are vacancies on the Bellarine Community Register. See Vic if interested.
Treasurer: Noel presented the financial statements for the Club. We are in a healthy position and have distributed good sums of money. Well done!
Administration: Judy Greer: Payment for Foundation Centurians to Judy must be in by 10/5/2016 and will be gratefully received.
The Club Change-over Dinner will be held on June 28th at the Bowling Club.
Community: Bowel Scan packs are available at pharmacies or from Vic Harnath.
John Wynn will have another DIK Collection on Monday at 4.oopm. The collection will be from the Bellarine Secondary College.
The erection of a Bicycle shed is being proposed.
Footy Tipping: Not sure who won! A George leads the competition.
Youth: The Club is once again considering hosting an incoming Exchange student as two members, Ann Hodgkinson and Coral Barker maybe prepared to act as counselor. Host Families are needed.
Guest Speakers: Marg Campbell would be pleased to be given names of people who may make interesting speakers.
Art Show Sub Committee: There will be a launch of the 2016 show in late July or early August.
Social: There will be a progressive lunch on May 29th. A list for food preparations was circulated and an email has been sent with information about food allocations. 45/46 members and partners have showed interest. John Calnin is organizing this event.
Rod Birrell that there will be ballroom dancing at Torquay as a fundraiser for the Andrew Love Centre on 28/5/2016.
Guest Speakers: Deb Singleton, Science Co-ordinator at Christian College and James Hodder past student. "Association and projects in Viqueque, Timor L'Este."
The Chairman of the Board of Christian College met the Consul General of the new nation of East Timor in 2003. He encouraged the School to become involved in the development of the new nation especially as Geelong was also developing a relationship with the country. The students became involved with the small village of Viqueque in 2003 assisting the locals to develop and maintain practical skills, language (English) and computer management. The neighborhood house was refurbished and with new knowledge and encouragement some members of the town have emerged as leaders. These people have maintained continuity in project development and planning thus preventing haphazard and unsatisfactory efforts in improving their lives.
James has been involved since he was in year 9 and last year he and his Year 12 classmates raised funds to assist the people to build and maintain a water retrieval system. This year the project is to raise funds to renovate the Kindergarten building and to provide supplies. He spoke about the difference in the education program from Australia. The age levels of students vary in each class and one of the most difficult areas of learning involves learning Portuguese, English and the local language. James believes education is the key to further development and success. Numbers attending schools are increasing, as are the facilities and infrastructure.
After the presentation of a cheque for $672.00 we were informed our donation would help provide security of the room where 30 computers donated by Christian College were kept.
A reminder to members about he the 'Walk across the UK' Phil Edwards and a mate are undertaking to raise money to assist soldiers who are currently suffering the effects of military service.
The site to look up for information and donation is:
Please note it is essential that apologies be recorded by 12noon on Mondays.
Also the Club has to pay for members who have not apologized and not turned up!
In future all members who have not apologized will be sent an invoice.
Phone number is: 0457 315 900
Thank You, AG
Facts you need to know……….
- Less than 1% of the Earth's water is fresh water.
- Reindeers like to eat bananas.
- There are 450 types of cheese in the world, and 250 come from France.
- A snail can sleep for three years!
- During the time of Peter the Great, any Russian man wearing a beard was required to
pay a special 'beard' tax.
